West Colfax Clean-Up Day - October 6
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The fall West Colfax Clean-up Day will happen Saturday, October 6, 9:00am; please join us! WeCAN partners with Extreme Community Makeover twice a year to help clean-up West Colfax and help neighbors in need with yard work.
This fun event brings West Colfax neighbors together to beautify the community we all share. Lunch is provided and kids are welcome (as long as there is an adult to supervise them).
Interested in joining the WeCAN Team on October 6th? Please contact Diana at Diana@wecandenver.org or 303-550-9853.
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Leah Rounds & Dave Justice
WeCAN Co-Presidents
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Next WeCAN General Meeting
Tuesday, October 9, 6:00-7:00pm
6:00-6:05pm: Our Denver Police District 1 Community Resource Officer, Bob Anderson, always starts our meeting by sharing recent crime statistics for the area, crime prevention tips, and is available to answer all your questions and concerns regarding happenings in the neighborhood.
6:05-6:45pm: House District 4 Candidate Forum: Current House District 4 Representative, Dan Pabon, is term limited this year. The two candidates vying for his seat on the November 6 ballot will be at our October 9 General meeting to introduce themselves. Learn more about HD4 candidates at the links below, and come ready with your questions!
Serena Gutierrez
Dave John
No online presence at time of publication
6:45-7:00pm Beth McCann Denver District Attorney: Hear an update from Denver's District Attorney, Beth McCann, on current happenings at the DA's office and have an opportunity to ask questions or share concerns.
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Join the WeCAN Social Events Committee
WeCAN is getting ready for an end-of-the-year party and we could use some help planning it! We're also starting to think about WeCAN's 10th Anniversary party for 2019!
If you're interested in helping WeCAN plan and execute our social events, please reach out to Leah@wecandenver.org. We're hoping to meet by mid-October.
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WeCAN Running Club, EVERY Monday
6:30pm @Seedstock Brewery
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Feedback Needed: Denver's Draft Comprehensive Plan 2040
Comprehensive Plan 2040 is the 20-year vision for Denver and its people, and reflects the voice of thousands who have shared their hopes, concerns and dreams for the future. City leaders will use its recommendations to guide the decisions that shape our city over the next 20 years.
The draft plans are available for public review and comment through October 31st at denvergov.org/denveright. Read the plan, executive summary, and take the survey!
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Watch the Denveright: Comprehensive Plan 2040 video on YouTube.
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Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) is in the process of implementing a “technical update” to its current Dog Park Master Plan which was completed in 2010. The public is invited to learn more about this effort, ask questions, and share ideas about the future of Denver’s dog parks.
If you haven’t taken the online survey yet, click here for English and click here for Spanish!
The survey will close on October 29, 2018.
INFO SESSION #1
WHEN: Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:30am - 12:30 pm
WHERE: Barnum Dog Park Picnic Area W. 5th Ave. & Julian St. Denver, CO 80219
Rain location: Barnum Rec. Center: 360 Hooker St. Denver, CO 80219
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/323920794823396/
For more information, please visit www.denvergov.org/parkprojects, or contact Laurie Tabachnick, Associate East Denver Parks Planner:laurie.tabachnick@denvergov.org.
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Conversations in the Community with
Councilman Rafael Espinoza
City Council District 1 Representative, Rafael Espinoza, hosts several Conversations in the Community every month. This is an opportunity to chat and ask questions of one of the West Colfax Representatives. Here is the schedule for October:
Friday, October 5th: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Common Grounds Coffeehouse, 2139 W 44th Ave.
Friday, October 12th: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe, 5126 W 29th Ave
Wednesday, October 17th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
BookBar, 4280 Tennyson Street
Friday, October 26th: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Highland Recreation Center, 2880 Osceola Street
For any last-minute schedule changes please check: facebook.com/CD1Rafael/
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West Colfax in the News
There's always something happening in West Colfax; here are a few recent headlines.
A federal fund has supported work on 53 Denver parks since 1965 — local advocates are worried it could soon go away, Denverite, September 26, 2018.
Denver Will Have Two New Family-Run Coffee Shops By This Weekend, Eater Denver, September 24, 2018.
Coffee and Kombucha Make Perfect Pair at Brew Culture, Westword, September 21, 2018.
All But 15 Units Sold At Lakehouse, Neighborhood Gazette, September 21, 2018.
Puerto Ricans in Colorado help in island’s recovery one year after Hurricane Maria, Fox Denver, September 19, 2018.
These murals are brightening up an elementary school in Denver, 9News, September 12, 2018.
This map shows the life expectancy in your neighborhood, 9News, September 12, 2018.
Five-story apartment building proposed for West Colfax, BusinessDen, September 11, 2018.
Brew Culture Coffee now open in West Colfax, Hoodline, September 7, 2018.
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